Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Academic > Engineer Skill Build Lv 40

Since the Academic class already been released, i tried to find the best skill buildSo hard to find one but finally i got one, but not so sure if this one is the bestIts up to you want to follow or not :)*I promise i will update if i found the best one*

Here's the engineer skill build:

[Academic]There are only 2 skills to consider in Academic tree. Either max Quick Shoot or Stun Grenade! You will need to include Bubble if you're into PVP.

●Quick ShootOnly 4.5 sec CD, superb range. (I can shoot Monta from opposite platform!) One of your best DPS skill! You can spam this skill from afar without getting hit. Leave melee attacks to your faithful ALFREDO! And ducks.

How to use: Shoot ground instead of your target. Smaller units might not take 2 hits per shot if you're not aiming the ground.Note: You'll need to consider if you can cast this every 4.5 sec or not, otherwise overall damage is not that good.

●Air ShootUsed to break shield or launch smaller target into the air. Gravity Grenade + Stun Grenade can do a better job so I'll ignore this skill. Might be good for PVP, but I'm not a PVP fan so I'll leave this for PVP builds to explain.

●Napalm GrenadeDamage wasn't that impressive. I'm purely using this for the knock back effect. How to use: Aim slightly IN FRONT of your target to get full hits, not throw the grenade ON your target.

●Summon Alfredo / Recall AlfredoSummon your faithful robot - Alfredo! Alfredo will have 400% of your Max HP at lv 2.How to use: Recall Alfredo can save you from various dangers! Recall when Electric Orge is going to hug you or when Sea Dragon is going to Ice Bind you.

Additional Note: Alfredo can be buffed by both ally and enemy. E.G. When Minotaurs in Manticore Nest cast berserk, Alfredo will berserk too! Same thing goes to Mecha Ducks & Towers.

●Bubble LauncherPVP skill. Absorb 8540 damage at lv 14 (47 SP), sounds good? Meh... Not in PvE. Absorbing 8540 damage doesn't help that much at higher level nest. You can get lv 1 for the 2.5 sec bind. (Doesn't work on nest bosses) Also, lowest DPS of all Academic's skills.

Additional Note: This skill will protect you from 1 huge damage before bubble burst. (Additional damage will not inflict on you) If you think you can react fast enough, getting 1 level is not bad at all, it is like a mini Shield Block.

●Mega Hammer / Air BombPVP skills. No idea about Mega Hammer. Air Bomb is good for knocking back targets that are trying to get near to you.

●Circle Bomb Create explosion around you and stand up immediately. Good for dungeons that have waves of monsters coming at you.. Or GDN stage 3.How to use: Left click when you're sleeping on ground. ;D

●Physical Mastery / Mental Mastery / Mental Training Get at least 1 level of Mental Training. You will need those MP Regen! As for Max HP, MP, add as you see fit.

●Vending Machine Vends random foods out of the machine... Yes RANDOM... Can't really rely on this skill but it doesn't cost SP anyway. Get it!

[Engineer]●Rocket Jump Get lv 1 for utility. Good for dodging attacks or launch yourself to a direction quickly. Sadly, no invinciblility frame.

●Fake BombPVP / Dungeon skill. Similar to Air Bomb, good for knocking back target pursuing you.

●Gravity Grenade This skill has higher DPS than Stun Grenade at max level. I'd max this if this skill is not in Engineer tree. Higher level does not increase suction like Force User's Blackhole.

●Ping Pong BombOne of the most imba skill!

Additional Note (Taken from Chaos~): It will only jump up to 8x if there are 3 or more monster in range, otherwise, the jump will terminate at the 2nd monster if there are only 2 or less monsters in range. The additional damage after it terminate is very high because all the remainder jump will be convert to the final hit damage at the certain ratio. For Ex version, each remainder jump count add 15% damage to the final hit. This skills is extremely powerful versus single target.

●Mine ThrowerThis skill is on par with Alfredo Whirlwind when used on huge target like nest bosses (20 bullets, 40 hits total, good for applying suffix debuff). Useless skill when doing dungeons.

Additional Note: This skill will come in handy if you don't have Alfredo on field, you can't summon Alfredo at certain occasion!

●Chemical MissileReduces elemental defense by 15% & critical resist by 50% for 20 seconds! Damage was'nt really that high. This skill is useful for clearing large group of mobs... But not dealing huge damage to single target. Getting 1 lvl for the debuff is enough if you are going for Gear Master. Additional Note: This skill is exceptionally good when used on Sea Dragon due to its extremely high critical resist.

●Alfredo StompIMO getting lv 2 as prerequisite is enough. Unlike Paladin's provoke, you can't keep a boss from facing Alfredo only if you keep on attacking. So no point getting higher level for longer provoke time. Good for clearing mobs, though.

●Alfredo BerserkerLv 2 as prerequisite. I tried maxing this before skill reset, wasn't that much of a difference.

●Damage TransitionAbsorbs 48% damage from party members (Within buff range) for 35 seconds! Get an A-grade reduce 12% cooldown plate and you'll have 48% damage reduction every 44 seconds!

How to use: Ok this skill has a serious flaw. Alfredo will not cast this skill when it is out of combat. Make sure Alfredo is engaging enemy before casting this skill! Also, Alfredo may "forgot" to cast Damage Transition when it is using Alfredo Whirlwind.

Additional Note: This skill won't be useful at low level as your Alfredo can't transit that much damage, it will die extremely fast.

●Alfredo WhirlwindThe coolest skill in the game! The damage is simply insane. BUT, Alfredo won't be able to fully utilize this skill at Bishop Nest & Dragon Nests.

●Gatling Tower Chaos: Max this no matter what. Best DPS skill in the game!!!Additional Note: You can only summon 3 towers regardless of type.

●Cannon TowerLeave this at lv 3 as prerequisite. Shoots way too slow and damage wasn't that good either.Additional Note: You can only summon 3 towers regardless of type.

●Ice Pump TowerAnother semi-imba tower that can slow your enemy (Not nest bosses). Either max or leave it at lv 3 as prerequisite.Additional Note: You can only summon 3 towers regardless of type.

●Mecha DuckSummon stupid ducks that have great skills. Walk 1 second and rest 3 seconds. Cramp few seconds when attacked.

Additional Note: Ducks WILL NOT respond to you immediately. They will sit and watch around for ~5 seconds before start attacking and cast skills. You have to train your timing properly if you intend to use Mecha Bomber for the debuff.

●Mecha ShockIMBA damage if you have all 3 ducks near your target casting this skill. You can consider maxing this skill if you have Mecha Duck EX.

●Mecha BomberThis skill, coupled with Damage Transition, will probably make you the best supporter in game. Reduce 40% of target's attack for 18 seconds on suicide! (Not really suicide... Your duck will stay :P) Get -12% cooldown reduction plate and you can cast this every 22 seconds!

How to use: Throw a duck near your target, before you cast this skill, throw another duck behind you. This way, the duck near your target will suicide first and apply -40% attack debuff on it. The duck behind you will arrive ~10 seconds later and suicide, applying debuff again. (Debuff timer back to 18 seconds) This way, you can permanently reduce target's attack by 40%! Tested and working, yet to have a boss that resist attack reduction debuff.

Additional Note: This skill DOES stack with Taunting Howl. Additional Note #2: Your duck need ~10 seconds to respond if you have just summoned it.

●Flash GrandePVP / Dungeon skill. Knock back your enemy! Does not work on most bosses.How to use: Left click when attacked to retaliate.

●DemolitionLearn Demolition if you're going for Shooting Star. IMO this skill is good for dungeon runs, kill monsters in a blink of an eye! However, 7.5 seconds of immobilization in nests prove to be dangerous and you might kill yourself if used at wrong time. Canceling Demolition stance requires 1 second too.How to use Demolition: Left click to shoot, right click to release a powerful shot and end Demolition stance.

●SkylineLearn Skyline if you're going for Gear Master. This skill is probably better for nest runs, but the damage is much inferior.

8 comments:

i think the skill simulator have error. you'll be lacking SP limit and will not get gravity grenade if u do this. may be the level is set to 50 but the build is for 40, or the skill simulator really got bug

Additional Note: This skill will protect you from 1 huge damage before bubble burst. (Additional damage will not inflict on you) If you think you can react fast enough, getting 1 level is not bad at all, it is like a mini Shield Block.

sry for late rep, been gone for a few dayswell i suggest u better use all the skills for engii mean some skill have their own abilities

i actually not using academy, but i think all jobs still have the same thing:for the buffs of course u will be needing them all the timefor the attack and defense skills, i think u will use it depends on the situation u have :)